Singer Kim Jaehwan is continuing activities that reinforce his presence after being discharged from the military.
Since releasing the digital single "I'll pick you up now" on April 22, Kim Jaehwan has been actively promoting for about four weeks across major domestic music shows as well as variety shows and his own content. Kim Jaehwan will mark the seventh anniversary of his solo debut on May 20, and through his first comeback activities after discharge he showcased outstanding musicality.
First, through "I'll pick you up now," Kim Jaehwan stamped his capabilities as a singer-songwriter by participating in the lyrics, composition and even guitar performance himself. As a result, "I'll pick you up now" came to dominate the playlists of sentimental listeners.
Through this, Kim Jaehwan demonstrated his potential as a "pop-oriented singer-songwriter," being recognized simultaneously for exceptional musicality that transcends genres and for his popular sensibility.
His activities off stage were also remarkable. On his official YouTube channel, Kim Jaehwan sequentially released the music clip and a waiting-room live version of "I'll pick you up now," showcasing himself as a "live powerhouse." With his explosive vocal performance unique to Kim Jaehwan, he proved the label "a vocalist you can trust to listen to."
His presence on variety shows also shone. On the Wanna One reality show "Wanna One Go: Back to Base," Kim Jaehwan displayed real chemistry with the members. By suggesting games first and leading the on-site atmosphere with his characteristic cheerful banter and friendly energy, he fully played his role as a "mood maker."
With these all-around activities, Kim Jaehwan successfully completed his first comeback after discharge. His future musical moves are drawing even more anticipation.<
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